Laura's "A Whole New World"

[Laurajean1014]

Okay. So I've lost 35 lbs. so far - :cool1:

It's time to start writing a journal of my activities and my food intake.

Here we go:


B - Protein Shake 110 calories - 21 grams of protein
Coffee with 1 oz of skim milk - 4 grams of protein

L - Yogart 100 calories - 5 grams of protein
Protein Shake 110 calories - 21 grams of protein

Water :drinking1 - 20 oz.

D (planned) - 3 oz. of grilled filet mingeon 60 grams of protein
4 oz. steamed broccoli
1 oz. Rice a Roni Chicken and Herbs

Daily :yay: - Walked 4600 steps so far.

That would be 107 grams of protein for the day.

[Laurajean1014]

Okay....

Dinner was different than expected.

One slice of toast with jam (very little) - 100 calories 0 grams of protein
One Soup at Hand - 100 calories 3 grams of protein

That only makes 550 calories - I'll need to eat more.

Took a walk 1.5 miles - so I've done about 5 miles today. Not enough - but I'm trying.

[Laurajean1014]

Today, Thursday.


B - Protein Shake 110 calories and 21 grams of protein

L - 4 oz. of fat free cottage cheese 100 calories 12 grams of protein
3 oz. fat free jello - 60 calories
3 oz. of yogart - 100 calories 5 grams of protein

D - 4 oz. chicken 300 calories 20 grams of protein
1 tablespoon of stuffing - 100 calories
5 oz. steamed broccoli

Snack - 4 mini choco chip cookies - 60 calories

830 calories

Walked 6085 steps - only about 3 miles.

[goldcupmom]

Welcome to WISH, Laurajean! Looks like you're doing AWESOME!!!

[Laurajean1014]

Yay! It's Friday and I'm hungry.

So far today:

B Protein Shake

L 4 oz of ff Cottage Cheese

S Coffee with 1 oz of skim milk

Going out tonight with friends, so I need to be good. However, I haven't eaten a lot of calories. About 280 today, so tonight I can have something good.

Walked 5205 steps - not too bad.

[Laurajean1014]

Welcome to WISH, Laurajean! Looks like you're doing AWESOME!!!


Thank you Goldcupmom - your encouragement and comments are always appreciated and welcome.

If we stick together - we can accomplish anything. :thumbsup2

[kimwim8]

WELCOME!! Wow, you're eating journal is impressive!! I also follow a high protein eating plan, and it works well!

Congrats on 35 pounds lost! What an AMAZING accomplishment!

Keep on journaling and keep on walking! You're doing GREAT! :thumbsup2

[Laurajean1014]

Thank you, Kim!

This weekend was awesome. We had a great evening out with very good DVC friends. I shared a dinner with my friend but did not share my margaritas!

Saturday I walked 6.8 miles and Sunday I walked over 7 miles. Did lots of chores, ran around buying Christmas gifts and stuff and just walked, walked, walked.

Monday - Protein Shake 110 calories
Lunch - FF yoguart and protein shake 110 calories = 210 calories
Dinner - Steak (4 oz.) and steamed beans = 300 calories

Walked 4.6 miles

Tuesday
B- Protein Shake
L - Protein Shake, yogart
D - Pasta (2 oz) 1 meat ball and garlic bread 650 calories

Total = 970 calories

Walked - 5.1 miles

[Laurajean1014]

Wednesday -

I was hungry

B - Protein Shake, FF Yogart = 26 grams of protein
L - Protein Shake 25 grams of protein
D - Chicken Sausage, Peppers, Onions - 300 calories (12 grams of protein)

Total - 620 calories

Walked 4.3 miles

[kimwim8]

Wow lady...Christmas shopping?? That's just crazy!!! Dont you want to be out in the crowds in December like me? :rotfl:

Seriously though, way to be organized and ahead of the game. I actually did buy 2 gifts for DD7 today at work (we had a book fair) and I'm saving them for Christmas. The trick is to remember where I hide them until then!

What kind of protein shakes do you drink? I tried one kind that my nutritionist sold and I really didn't like it. I'd love to replace either breakfast or lunch with one.

Thanks and keep up the GREAT work! You're an inspiration! :thumbsup2

[Laurajean1014]

Wow lady...Christmas shopping?? That's just crazy!!! Dont you want to be out in the crowds in December like me? :rotfl:

Seriously though, way to be organized and ahead of the game. I actually did buy 2 gifts for DD7 today at work (we had a book fair) and I'm saving them for Christmas. The trick is to remember where I hide them until then!

What kind of protein shakes do you drink? I tried one kind that my nutritionist sold and I really didn't like it. I'd love to replace either breakfast or lunch with one.

Thanks and keep up the GREAT work! You're an inspiration! :thumbsup2



Hi Kim - The protein shakes that I love are World Wide Frosty Chocolate It has:

110 Calories
Fat 1 gram
Cholesterol 10mg
Sodium 170mg
Potassium 260mg
Total Carbs 5g
Fiber 3g
Sugar 1g
Protein 21g
NET CARBS 2grams

I get them at Trader Joe's for $1.69/can (11 oz). As you can see, I do love them and drink them everyday.

Christmas Shopping - I started because I got a bunch of Yankee Candle $10 off, $25 purchase coupons. So, I need to buy 5 teacher's aide gifts and thought that a Tart Burner, YC tarts and tea lights all wrapped up would make a nice gift. The $10 off $25 is very worth it. It cost me $8 a burner. I got the tarts off of ebay (in bulk) and went to Christmas Tree Shop for the tea lights. It comes out to about $12 a gift. But looks like a $25 gift.

I bought my son's teacher and the admin secretary a Coach wristlet.

I bought my husband a teak stool for his steam bath.

I bought an IHome Radio/Charger for my son's Nano. My son is 10 going on 11 soon.

I like doing most of the stuff early, so I get to relax and enjoy the holidays. Also, I do cooking and baking - so I need to allot time for that. We travel every weekend because DH is in Travel Hockey team. So, once October is in place, I have very little time to do all of this stuff.

I am hoping that I can wrap some of the stuff. I found the best place to store the stuff is under my bed. (The secret stuff). The other stuff I put in a closet in one large shopping bag.

My son is turning 11 in January and I am having 30 kids over for an indoor pool party. Trying to buy one nice "thank you for coming" gift to give the boys.

How about a water bottle with "1/21/96 - GREG 11" on it? Everyone could use a water bottle and most of the kids are sports kids.

Or, I could get them Abercrombie Hats (but now we're taking some $$$. Or, a tee shirt (but what kind)?

Well, food wise I was not as good as I would have liked.

I ate some trail mix and now I feel a bit nausea. I think nuts are too heavy for me.

However, I did fit into a pair of dress pants today that have not fit in years. The 35 lbs. are really starting to show themselves. My face is a bit thinner, but my bust, hips and waist are starting to form an :hourglass instead of a :) .

Lunch has to be light. Can't fit anything in my tummy.

Dinner - None. Going to meet a friend at Starbucks and order a Decaf Skim Latte - about 160 calories and 6 grams of protein. That's it.

So, my day (as planned) will be under 1,000 calories which is what I like.

I will not be able to walk as I like to, so keeping the caloric intake down withouth the :yay: is my only option for retension and reduction.

I'll check out your Wish Journal and see how you are doing....... :thumbsup2

[kimwim8]

Darn, we don't have a Trader Joes. But I'll look online to see if I can order them. How do you make the shakes? Do you just add water or skim milk and stir? Sorry for so many questions!!

You really are organized, aren't you?? Christmas purchases, your son's bday party in January. You're making me look REALLY bad!! :rotfl: One of these days I aspire to be organized. I really do.

You're a busy lady, and yet you still get in your healthy eating and walking. GREAT JOB!! :thumbsup2

[CJK]

Congrats on the AMAZING weight loss!!!! :cheer2: You are doing so well with your eating and exercise. What an inspiration!!! All that hard work and you're getting a head start on that Christmas shopping to boot! Keep up the AMAZING work!!!! :sunny:

[Lauralee131]

I'm impressed! Just found this thread...you're doing great! I joined Weight Watchers about 2 months ago and have lost 12-1/2 pounds so far...according to them I need to lose another 55 to reach my "ideal" weight... :confused3 Going to be a long battle. Funny...it didn't take me long to gain the weight. Life's just not fair!!

I have WW smoothies in the morning for breakfast, but they only hold me over for a couple of hours...then I'm hungry all over again...try and drink a lot of water and do some walking, etc...

Well, good luck!!!

[Laurajean1014]

Darn, we don't have a Trader Joes. But I'll look online to see if I can order them. How do you make the shakes? Do you just add water or skim milk and stir? Sorry for so many questions!!

You really are organized, aren't you?? Christmas purchases, your son's bday party in January. You're making me look REALLY bad!! :rotfl: One of these days I aspire to be organized. I really do.

You're a busy lady, and yet you still get in your healthy eating and walking. GREAT JOB!! :thumbsup2

The shakes are premade. Just shake gently and pour! Viola! At $1.69 for 11 oz. it's a great snack or 1/2 meal.

[Laurajean1014]

Thank you for all the kind words.

I had a terrific Saturday. Went to Danbury to do some shopping and walked over 6 miles (just from shopping). I was impressed. I had heels on and all!

I fit (very loosely) into a pair of jeans I could not get into in a long time. I now need to donate them.


Friday food journal:

Went to a county fair.

Chicken Dinner - 650 calories
Protein Shake - 110 calories
1/2 Canoli - 400 calories
Water, Water, Water

Total - 1160 calories
Exercise - 6 miles (yay)


Saturday food journal:

2 egg whites and a bit of cheese - 120 calories
1 strawberry dipped in chocolate - 100 calories
1 iced coffee with milk - 150 calories
3 small crab cakes - 500 calories

Total = 870 calories
Exercise - 6.2 miles (Yeehaw).


Sunday Food Journal:

B - Protein Shake 110
(Lots of water and crystal iced tea)

L - Chicken sausage and peppers (homemade - yummy) 400

D - 2 egg whites, 1 cheese and two slices of bread 450
and a protein shake 110

Total = 1070 calories

Exercise 1.5 miles (didn't do to much today.....)


I did wrap the Christmas gifts I got - and hid them in the basement (someone will have to remind me of this at a later date)!!!!

All the laundry is done, the dog is walked and I am getting ready for a busy week.

Haven't weighed myself in a while and after the caloric and lack of exercise today, I think I will wait a bit.

[kimwim8]

Wow LJ (hope that's ok, if not, let me know), you are SO on track! Even with going out, you do really well!!

Keep on going, girlie! :cheer2:

[keenercam]

Laura -- You are doing great! Congratulations!
Have a wonderful day! :sunny:

[kimwim8]

I hope everything's going well with you! Check in when you can. :wave:

[CJK]

From your last post, it sounds like you're doing great! Please check-in whenever you get the chance. Hope all is well with you!